Not salting the water When potatoes cook, the starch granules swell and absorb water and â if you've added it â salt. You won't need to add as much at the end, and your final product will be well-seasoned, not bland. 3.
7 / 15. High-fat foods have a strong affect on hormone activity in the body. Like trans fats, saturated fats can contribute to period pain and inflammation. Avoid heavy meats and dairy to keep your fat intake down, which also regulates estrogen levels.
Here's a list of foods to avoid when pregnant. 1  Another food pregnant women should avoid is raw or undercooked meats especially beef and chicken. 2  Other foods pregnant women should avoid are; raw seafood and raw shell fish, because they produce an infection cause by algae. You should also avoid shark, sword fish, king mackerel and tile fish. These fish are known to have high levels of mercury which is harmful to baby. Some sushi is made with fish that contain high mercury so pregnant women should avoid this too.